How to Fix Cloudy Fish Tank Water

Clean Aquarium water is the key to having a successful aquarium. Cloudy aquarium water does not create a harmful environment for your fish, but it certainly does not look nice aesthetically. Cloudy aquarium water can arise from a number of reasons listed below.

To begin it depends on the colour of the cloudiness. If it is a green then most likely you have green water, an annoying type of algae that is hard to get rid of, it is suggested you keep the tank out of direct sunlight, do frequent water changes and maybe buy a UV filter.

If it is a cloudy white this can be due to a few reasons. The most likely is you have recently set up this tank, what you are seeing is a bacteria bloom that will soon pass (anywhere from 1 day to a couple of weeks). This bloom or mini cycle can also happen if you change a large amount <50%>

Overstocking and overfeeding can cause a light haze, by making sure you fish out any uneaten food or just reduce the amount you feed, you should see a reduction in haziness.

It could also be caused by dust from a new ornament that has been recently added. You may need to do constant water changes to get rid of this. Substrates like Fluorite can make the tank cloudy for the first few weeks but will clear up later on.

It is suggested that you do not use water 'purifiers' as these will prove a waste of money, they work by clumping the small particles together so the filter can then catch them. You will find if it is a bacterial problem then the liquid will do nothing and merely be a waste of money.

If you have further issues with cloudy water that seem to be unresolved, contact your local aquarium outlet and have them test the water for you.

Just remember always be careful what you add to your fish tank and make sure you don't overfeed! There is almost always an easy solution that requires minor changes as apposed to chemical helpers. Follow these easy steps and enjoy clear water in your aquarium!

By Charlie Brenthan

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